Explore the Family Name Millwood
The meaning of Millwood
English (London and Lancashire): variant of Millward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Millwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Millwood' has seen slight changes in its popularity since 2000. In 2000, it ranked as the 12,377th most common surname and rose slightly to the 12,444th position in 2010, indicating a minor drop of 0.54% in rank. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 8.43%, from 2,302 in 2000 to 2,496 in 2010. The proportion of the population per 100k with this surname remained steady at 0.85 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,377 | #12,444 | -0.54% |
| Count | 2,302 | 2,496 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Millwood
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the 'Millwood' surname over the same period. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 4.86%, falling from 92.14% in 2000 to 87.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black grew by 52.98%, reaching 7.97% in 2010 from 5.21% in 2000. There were also increases among other ethnicities; those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander heritage grew by 23.08%, Hispanic identification saw a rise of 43.59%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native jumped by 86.05%. Additionally, there was a significant uptick in individuals identifying with two or more races - an increase of 81.20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.14% | 87.66% | -4.86% |
| Black | 5.21% | 7.97% | 52.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.12% | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.12% | 43.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.8% | 86.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.32% | 23.08% |